Questions answered by James E. Benfer III

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Over 10 years divorced: due to health concerns, primary residential parent AND teenage children wish to move out of state.

James's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You do not really detail the issues well enough to respond to your question. I suggest you contact an attorney to visit about this face to face.

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What type of parenting time arrangement can be made when medical neglect is involved?

James's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Sounds like a good case to ask for supervised parenting time based on the father's continuing neglect. Get with an attorney asap and get a motion...

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I am a survivor of domestic violence and have been discriminate against by he legal system. I want to know what recourse I have.

James's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Legal actions against the Courts, and/or court personnel are very technical matters and would come under various laws, State and Federal. This is...

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My wife is giving the daycare ok to bill my account is this legal with out the daycare calling me?

James's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

No one can debit your account without your permission or permission from an authorized signer on the account.

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Can I still claim for WC benefits?

James's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Absolutely. You do need to notify the employer of the details of the accident, the areas of injury you claim and that you want benefits under the...

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I was awarded maintenance fees from my ex husband. He stopped paying because he was terminated at his job.

James's answer | Answered on February 17, 2015

Yes, the only way he can get relief from the current Order is to file a Motion to Modify the earlier order. Additionally he can not go back and...

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Child abandonment statutes and custody

James's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

To me, abandonment implies leaving with no intent to return. What you describe does not meet that criteria. In fact, many parents leave their...

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Legally taking a child out of the country

James's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

You have not provided enough information. There are many facts which could make the answer to this be yes or no, depending on those facts. Since...

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Will a court change joint residential custody to me if child's residing parent is frequently working out of town?

James's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

The question of which parent the child should live with is always subject to review. Have you discussed this with your ex-husband? It sounds...

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How far should non-custodial parents travel for school activities?

James's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

I'm not sure that anyone "expects" you to travel three hours to attend an event. However if you choose to do attend, you obviously have to drive...

James E. Benfer III's Answers (490)

Over 10 years divorced: due to health concerns, primary residential parent AND teenage children wish to move out of state.

What type of parenting time arrangement can be made when medical neglect is involved?

I am a survivor of domestic violence and have been discriminate against by he legal system. I want to know what recourse I have.

My wife is giving the daycare ok to bill my account is this legal with out the daycare calling me?

Can I still claim for WC benefits?

I was awarded maintenance fees from my ex husband. He stopped paying because he was terminated at his job.

Child abandonment statutes and custody

Legally taking a child out of the country

Will a court change joint residential custody to me if child's residing parent is frequently working out of town?

How far should non-custodial parents travel for school activities?